at risk

Example Sentences

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Critics of Tuesday's action in congress say it puts human rights at risk.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Two breast cancer patients who said their lives were put at risk by a hospital trust have launched a petition calling for a public inquiry.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The investigation by ProPublica and the Tribune found that a 3-mile stretch of border wall Fisher built on the banks of the Rio Grande was at risk of collapsing if not fixed.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The latest development came Sunday night, when officials announced “an all-night mission” to determine whether the tank in Garden Grove is still at risk of exploding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“As I said, we normally focus more on the working conditions of lower-class women in factory settings, where their daily duties put them at risk of considerable harm,” Tess continues.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse